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United Companies Dormie Network Economic Development Coalition Old National Economic Development Coalition of Southwest Indiana : A CenterPoint Company Warehouse Services, Inc. Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau FC Tucker Emge Realtors GAF Michelob Ultra Baird , Inc. US Bank Merrill Lynch German American Bank French Lick Resort Jackson Kelly PLLC Ascension Woodward Commercial Realty Itron The Interface Financial Group Deaconess Health System Woodward Commercial Realty Accuride Evansville Hand Center CAC Construction German American Bank Team Construction Delphi Technologies BD Global Atlas World Group, Inc. SS&C Technologies Hackd Trace3 LLC Brinker’s Jewelers Slade Print Fusion Alliance Milliken & Company Sasol Westlake Total Osterman M Holland Company LBI Heritage Global Plastics Dow Braskem DAK Formosa Plastics Corp USA Exxon Koch Enterprises Accenture Behaim IT Solutions Hilliard Lyons Woodward Commercial Realty Pettinga Financial Advisors, LLC Tri-State Orthopaedics Insight Charles Schwab Nicholson McCaw & Associates Merrill Lynch Anytime Fitness Newburgh AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union Warrick County Chamber of Commerce

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BMO Harris Bank N.A. Regency Properties Pepsi Co. Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC BB&T Torian , Inc. University of Southern Indiana Orthopaedic Associates Pro-Rehab Insight First Bank First Financial Bank Banterra Midwest Communications, Inc. Vineyard Financial Maddenco Lensing Building Specialties ONI Risk Partners ARC Construction Elpers Brothers Construction, Inc. McMahon Exterminating Crowe LLP Jagoe Homes Wine Down Krieg DeVault LLP OneMain Financial Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. Donut Bank Salsaritas Cork’n Cleaver 1 1 Open To The Puic (No Ticket Required After Concert Starts) Featuring: “Top Tier Nashville,TN Concert Will Begin When The Final Players Are Off The Course (Approx. 4pm)

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4 Dear Golf Fans,

On behalf of the PGA TOUR and , it is our pleasure to welcome you to the 26th playing of the Korn Ferry Tour Championship presented by United Leasing & Finance. We are excited to end our season in Evansville, Indiana, with one of the most thrilling weeks in golf.

In 2018, Denny McCarthy delivered a brilliant performance with a final-round 65 en route to his first Korn Ferry Tour title. McCarthy led a group of 25 players earning PGA TOUR membership through the .

As the Korn Ferry Tour celebrates its 30th season in 2019, we continue to grow the Tour’s appeal, presence and profile in the and abroad. With all 50 PGA TOUR cards awarded through the Korn Ferry Tour, we are clearly developing the next wave of PGA TOUR stars while creating a top destination for players from the Mackenzie Tour-PGA TOUR Canada, PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Latinoamérica.

We would like to thank Korn Ferry, United Leasing & Finance, our tournament partners and fans for the tremendous support this event receives locally. We also want to express our sincere gratitude to the membership of Victoria National Golf Club, a Dormie Network Club, as well as the many tournament volunteers who unselfishly give up their time in order to make the event a success.

Enjoy the Korn Ferry Tour Championship presented by United Leasing & Finance as you witness golf’s next wave of stars pursue their PGA TOUR dreams!

Sincerely,

Alex Baldwin, President, Korn Ferry Tour

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TOGETHER, ANYTHING’S POSSIBLE On behalf of Korn Ferry, I am pleased to welcome you to the Korn Ferry Tour Championship Presented by United Leasing & Finance, home to golf’s current and rising stars. The Korn Ferry Tour is filled with stories of grit and hope, comebacks, development and advancement. And, that’s what Korn Ferry is all about. Whether it’s hiring, motivating, developing and rewarding talent or helping business professionals take their career to new heights, we help companies and people become more than they ever thought possible. People will never discover their full potential until they are provided an abundance of opportunity. Korn Ferry and the Korn Ferry Tour provide that opportunity. We are pleased to be the umbrella sponsor of the Korn the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, and Korn Ferry Tour.

Like professionals advancing in their careers, players require a huge amount of support from family, friends, coaches, mentors and fans. Our firm is pleased to be a partner and member of the PGA TOUR family on these players’ journey.

Sincerely,

Gary Burnison CEO, Korn Ferry Welcome to the Korn Ferry TOUR Championship presented by United Leasing & Finance! We welcome you back to beautiful Southern Indiana, as we prepare for our first, of 10 years hosting the Tour Championship at the remarkable Victoria National Golf Club. It will be an exciting week celebrating the rising stars of the PGA with 25 players receiving their PGA Tour cards at the conclusion of the week!

As we look forward to witnessing the incredible competition to take home a PGA TOUR card, I want to acknowledge the hundreds of volunteers who have unselfishly given of their time and energy to host a tournament of this magnitude. Along with our talented volunteers, the generous support of the business community over the past eight years has been overwhelming. Because of these valued collaborations, the United Leasing & Finance Championship has grown and has now proudly became the host of the Korn Ferry Tour Championship presented by United Leasing & Finance.

On behalf of United Leasing & Finance, I want to personally recognize and express my gratitude to:

• The “Golf Gives Back” Board that has helped grow this event and now brings the Tour Championship to our community. In the process, so many worthy charitable organizations in the community have been aided. • The Executive Tournament Committee for their year-long commitment of planning and organizing such an enormous week-long event. • The tournament committees that have expanded the vision for the Championship to add exciting new events that reach beyond the links. • The Economic Development Coalition of Southwest Indiana and the Evansville Convention and Visitors Bureau for their dedication in making this an ongoing favorite stop, and now, the culminating event on the Korn Ferry TOUR. • The professional staff at Victoria National Golf Club for providing a spectacular course that is appreciated not only by the PGA golfers, but all golf enthusiasts. • The citizens and government officials of Warrick and Vanderburgh County for welcoming this event to the region. • More than 100 sponsors who continually support the event. • The 75+ local not-for-profit agencies participating in the ’s “Golf Gives Back” program. With financial support, our local non-profits have received nearly $1.6 Million to date. through the Golf Gives Back Program • The approximately 130 players competing for a purse of $1,000,000 and one of 25 PGA TOUR cards awarded at the end of the event.

Finally, a heartfelt appreciation to YOU - the tournament spectators - for your support. Your attendance at this event demonstrates your loyalty to the tournament, as well as our community.

Again, welcome to the 2019 Korn Ferry TOUR Championship presented by United Leasing & Finance! I look forward to an exciting week of PGA golf and am confident this year will bring many memorable and exciting moments of golf in our region.

Warmest Regards,

Ron Romain, CEO United Leasing & Finance

United Leasing & Finance (ULF) is committed to finding the right lease with the right solution for each of its clients. ULF is a broad-based leasing company combining asset knowledge, structuring expertise, flexibility and capital to provide business solutions to customers throughout North America. The PGA TOUR prides itself on giving back to the communities in which its events are held. The Korn Ferry Tour Championship presented by United Leasing & Finance has continued this tradition through the Golf Gives Back, Inc.

Golf Gives Back, Inc., a 501c3, 16-member Board of Directors oversees the sales, operations and charitable giving aspects of the Korn Ferry Tour Championship Presented by United Leasing & Finance. Since the tournament’s inception in 2012, over $1.6 million dollars has been distributed to local organizations.

Evan Beck Jack Pate Jack Griffin Doug Petitt President Chairman Chairman & CEO Executive Vice President Managing Broker Golf Gives Back Board Atlas World Group Chief People Officer Woodward Commercial Realty, Inc United Companies

Mike Woods Ron Romain Bob Jones Howard Nevins Senior Vice President CEO Chairman & CEO (Retired) President Corporate Controller United Companies Old National Bank InTerraChem, LLC Old National Bank

Bob Koch Thomas Salmon Trudy Stock Mark Schroeder Chairman CEO President Chairman & CEO Koch Enterprises, Inc. Berry Global Harding, Shymanski & Company German American Bancorp

Dan Parod Carol McClintock Linda White Pete Paradossi President, St. Vincent CEO CEO Emerrita President, Evansville Regional Southern Region Team McClintock Deaconess Health System Business Committee Executive Director, Deaconess Foundation

8 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Monday, August 26 • Korn Ferry Tour Professionals’ Practice Rounds: All Day • Tri-State Orthopaedic Varsity Shootout: 4:00 PM, Victoria National (Public Invited) • WSI Pro-Am Pairings Party: 5:30-8:00 PM, 18th Victoria National Clubhouse (Private Event) • Pro-Shop Opens: 5:00-8:00 PM

Tuesday, August 27 • WSI Pro-Am: AM & PM Tee Times, Victoria National • Tropicana Evansville Pro-Am Pairings Party: 5:30-8:00 PM, 18th Green Victoria National (Private Event) • Pro-Shop Opens: 5:00-8:00 PM

Wednesday, August 28 • Tropicana Evansville Pro-Am: AM & PM Tee Times, Victoria National

Thursday, August 29 • Korn Ferry Tour Professionals’ Practice Rounds: ALL DAY

Friday, August 30 • Professional Tournament Play: Round 1, Gate Open at 7:30 AM

Saturday, August 31 • Professional Tournament Play: Round 2, Gates Open at 7:30 AM • First Tee of Evansville Student Visit: 9 AM

Sunday, September 1: Military Appreciation Day • Professional Tournament Play: Round 3, Gates Open at 7:30 AM • Top Tier Band: After Play, The Overlook Stage, Victoria National • Anytime Fitness Newburgh Hole-in-One Shootout Challenge: After Play, #9 Green Victoria National

Monday, September 2: Civil Servant Appreciation Day • Professional Tournament Play: Round 4, Gates Open at 7:30 AM • Korn Ferry Tour Championship Champion’s Ceremony: After Play, 18th Green • PGA TOUR Card Ceremony: After Play, 18th Green

Check out: www.tourchampulf.com for schedule updates.

10 Emergency First Aid

Emergency Shelter

Restrooms

Concessions

Cart Path

Cart Path Victoria National (Handicap Route) Emergency First Aid

Emergency Shelter

Restrooms

Concessions

Cart Path

Cart Path Victoria National (Handicap Route)

12 SPECTATOR TIPS

Welcome to the Korn Ferry Tour Championship Presented by United Leasing & Finance. Now that you have arrived on site, there are several ways to enjoy and experience the beauty of Victoria National while watching some of the best players in the world compete for the tournament’s million dollar purse and 25 PGA TOUR cards.

Here are a few viewing recommendations from the experts:

1. After you scan your ticket at the Youth First Admissions Tent, make your way to the left and grab a cold Pepsi or Anheuser-Busch Product from the Michelob Ultra Bar.

2. If you would like to watch the pros smash a tee shot on their opening drive, then follow the BLUE path to the General Admission Viewing Box Sponsored by Hilliard: A Baird Company behind #1 tee. This covered seating area is open to everyone, available on a first come basis and allows you a front row seat to the action at the tee box.

3. Next, you can take the RED path from the General Admission Viewing Box Sponsored by Hilliard: A Baird Company at #1 tee and follow your favorite golfer as they finish their opening hole. A tee shot on #2 and a short walk along the path will lead you to the Tropicana Grill Presented by Tropicana Evansville at #2 Fairway/#9 Tee. You can enjoy a sandwich hot and fresh off the grill and an ice cold Michelob Ultra. At this concession area, take the cart path to the right and check out the action on #9 from tee box to the General Admission Viewing Area at #9 Green Sponsored by Kitch & Schreiber. The General Admission Viewing Area at #9 Green is ideal for viewing the activity on the green as the pros finish the front nine. 14 SPECTATOR TIPS

4. Many spectators enjoy following their favorite player or group of players for all 18 holes. This is a great way to see the golf course, but requires a lot of walking. In order to keep you hydrated and happy as you make your way around the course, Tropicana Evansville has provided concession areas in the following locations the offer a selection of food, snacks, Michelob Ultra and Pepsi Products:

• Michelob Ultra Bar: Admission Area • Tropicana Grill: #2 Fairway/#9 Tee CLIENT CONNECTED. • The BBQ Pit: #5 Green • Trop Tacos on 10: #10 Tee • Tropicana Grill: #15 Fairway SOLUTION DRIVEN. 5. Follow the cart path at the head of the parking lot. This route will allow you to take in action from five different holes at the completion of the loop. Continue past the tee box to #10 Green and enjoy the panoramic views of Friedman Park and Warrick County’s gorgeous landscape from atop the hill at #10, while you’re there, grab a cold beverage from the Michelob Ultra Bar located next to the green and kick back in the General Spectator Viewing Box Sponsored by The Dormie Network. The short par 3 at #11 is a great spot to see the pros compete for a chance Find out about our legal solutions at: to win a new Cadillac with a hole-in-one. Take the cart path to the left near the 11th Green and make your way to #17 Fairway and Green. The Piedmontese Concession Tent is open to the www.kriegdevault.com General Public and is the crown jewel of the concession venues on course. This space is open to the public and offers dynamic views of the 18th hole at Victoria National Golf Club. If you aren’t ready to relax just yet. Grab a bite to eat and a drink and check out the General Spectator Viewing Box Sponsored by Slade Print at 18 Fairway. © 2019 Krieg DeVault LLP. Attorney Advertising. Krieg DeVault LLP, We look forward to hosting you at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship! Indianapolis, IN is responsible for this content. CLIENT CONNECTED. SOLUTION DRIVEN.

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16 THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS & CHAPIONSHIP COMMITTEE

The phenomenal success of the Korn Ferry Tour Championship Presented by United Leasing & Finance reflects the enthusiasm and dedication our volunteers display on a continual basis.

The tournament has positively impacted the Tri-State Region because of the thousands of golf fans around the world that travel to Victoria National to watch the tournament year after year and millions more who watch the Golf Channel coverage at home. More than $1,600,000 has been raised for regional charities through the Golf Gives Back Program and this positive impact will grow for years to come.

Your efforts as tournament volunteers make the Korn Ferry Tour Championship possible and successful. You are the reason the tournament is enjoyed by every spectator, sponsor, professional players, caddies and PGA Tour Officials.

From all of the sponsors and staff of the Korn Ferry Tour Championship Presented by United Leasing & Finance, we are forever grateful. Your volunteer contributions to this tournament are valued and appreciated. We hope that you enjoyed your experience. Again, thank you for your willingness to donate your time, energy and expertise. We really appreciate it!

We would like to recognize our 2019 Volunteer Chairpersons and thank them for their outstanding leadership:

Ryan Schutz | John Schutz | Mackenzie Black | Parri Black Walt Grudzinski | Robert Kelley | Jerryl Hunt | Lynn Ellis Beth Buchanan | Natasha Vanover | Roger Retter | Chester Rycroft Daniel Robinson | Andy Higgins | Sara Miller | Amy Watson Ted Thompson | Kenneth Schreiber | Kortney Blaylock | Kate Grudzinski | Joanna Richardville | Jordan Maglinger | Nathan Embry Doug Petitt | Tonya Hanson | Penne Gambrall | Tom Weber Alan Steinhart | Julie Jacques

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18 CHARITABLE IMPACT

The PGA TOUR prides itself on giving back to the communities in which its events are held. The Korn Ferry Tour Championship will continue this tradition through the OLD NATIONAL BANK GOLF GIVES BACK PROGRAM.

How Does the Old National Bank Golf Gives Back Program Works?

Charities receive a link for complimentary Daily General Admission Passes to share with their followers and supporters.

Charity followers download as many individual passes as necessary for their party from the link and ATTEND the tournament.

There is no limit to the number of times the link can be shared and no limit to the numbers of passes that can be downloaded from a single link.

The pass’s unique barcode will be scanned at the Admissions Gate and a daily count will be held for each charity.

Charities share in a $50,000 pool based on the number of barcodes representing them that are scanned at the tournament’s admissions gate.

When Korn Ferry Tour Championship Presented by United Leasing & Finance fans purchased tickets on-line to the tournament, they were asked to choose a charity from a drop-down menu of local charities. In 2018, 44 regional charities received checks based on number of tickets sold online and the charitable organizations ticket sales. All ticket sales revenues are retained by the charity. Old National Bank contributes a $25,000 bonus pool distributed to charities based on the percentage of ticket sales by the charitable organization.

Charitable Impact Golf Gives Back, Inc. awarded the 2018 impact grant of $50,000 to Easterseals Milestones early child care and education program for the Golf Gives Back Art Enrichment Studio. This grant and other UL&FC charitable activities make the 2018 total charitable impact $400,070. Since the tournament’s inception in 2012, local charities have received over $1,557,473! Smart decisions. Lasting value.™ crowe.com

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